Business Development Manager

Project People; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a high-energy Business Development Manager to drive revenue in the Public Sector. The role involves proactive outreach, building and managing a sales pipeline, and converting prospects into customers. Candidates should have proven success in sales, excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills, and the ability to translate technical solutions into value for clients. This is a permanent position that involves working from Theale/Home.

Qualifications

• Proven success selling into the UK Public Sector, Utilities, or Transportation.
• Strong background in mobile/telecoms or digital infrastructure.
• Ability to translate technical solutions into clear customer value.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business growth through proactive outreach and targeted campaigns.
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline with disciplined CRM management.
• Create commercial models and business cases that influence decision-makers.

Skills

Sales into UK Public Sector

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building skills

CRM proficiency

Creative problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Business Development Manager

Permanent

Theale/Home

We're looking for a high-energy Business Development Manager to drive new revenue across the UK Public Sector. The Business Development Manager will identify, engage, and convert new business opportunities, build a strong pipeline, and secure high-value contracts through smart market insight, strategic outreach, and confident commercial execution.

Responsibilities of the Business Development Manager include:

• Drive new business growth through proactive outreach, networking, and targeted campaigns
• Build, qualify, and manage a strong sales pipeline with disciplined CRM management
• Use market insight to identify opportunities and shape winning strategies
• Create commercial models and business cases that influence senior decision-makers
• Convert prospects into customers through consultative, value-led selling
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver aligned, successful outcomes
• Report on pipeline performance and drive continuous improvement

The successful Business Development Manager will have:

• Proven success selling into the UK Public Sector, Utilities, or Transportation
• Strong background in mobile/telecoms or digital infrastructure
• A hunter mindset - proactive, persistent, creative, and commercially sharp
• Ability to translate technical solutions into clear customer value
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Experience opening new enterprise and SMB accounts
• Confident working at pace and managing multiple priorities
• CRM and Microsoft Office proficiency

To apply for the Business Development Manager, please send your CV to (see below)

Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.